New stent graft shows promise for clearing long leg artery blockages

NCT ID NCT03128424

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Endologix Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a device called the PQ Bypass Stent Graft System in 60 people with peripheral artery disease who had long blockages in their leg arteries. The goal was to see if the device could safely open the artery and improve blood flow. Participants received the stent graft during a minimally invasive procedure and were followed for a year to check for complications and whether the artery stayed open.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: PQ Bypass Stent Graft System (a mesh tube placed in the artery to keep it open)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to treat long blockages in leg arteries, improving walking ability and reducing pain.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility study with only 60 participants. The device may not work for everyone, and risks include re-blockage, need for repeat procedures, or limb complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

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PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

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